ATTRACTIONS OF NORTHERN TASMANIA
On Tasmania’s gorgeous northern coast lies the city of Devonport, home to roughly 20,000 and surrounded by natural beauty, a lanscape that can rarely be matched.
Explore the rugged wilderness of snow-tipped mountains, scenic lakes, lush old-growth forests and some amazing picturesque views from mountains and cliffs which dominate our island state.
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DEVONPORT
Devonport is home to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry and is a great place to make your home base when exploring Northern Tasmania.
There is a lot to see and do at the Mersey Bluff alone, such as walking tracks, the lighthouse, Tiagarra Aboriginal cultrual centre and the gorgeous views off the Mersey Bluff cliffs, beach and picnic area.
The Don River Railway in Devonport is a great place to find out about the history of steam trains and even take a leisurely ride in one across Devonport.
Highlights: Don River Railway & Museum, Impressions Gallery, Home Hill, Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Museum, Lighthouse, Mersey Bluff.
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Mersey Bluff Lighthouse
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Ulverstone Clock
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ULVERSTONE
Head west from Devonport and you will come to the quaint town of Ulverstone.
There are plenty of shops to look through as well as fine restaurants and cafe’s.
The town is scattered with huge parks which are perfect for kids and a family picnic or BBQ. Visit the town museum and the Ulverstone clock monument.
Highlights: Antique Shops, Cafe's & Restaurants, Parks, Ulverstone Museum, Ulverstone Clock, War Memorials.
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PENGUIN
The small sea-side town of Penguin is a gorgeous place to stop for a coffee or lunch in one of the town's restaraunts or cafe's.
There is also the Penguin Market which is on every weekend, Saturdays and Sundays along with many meseums and other historical and cultural exhibits.
Highlights: Ferndene, Penguin Market, Café's & Restaurants
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Penguin
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Guide Falls
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BURNIE
Further along the highway heading west you will come across Burnie which is host to many attractions including the historical Pioneer Village, many art galleries, Annsleigh Gardens, Lactos Cheese and the Little Penguin Observation Centre to name just a few.
Nearby there is also the beautiful Guide Falls and Fern Glade, a magical place to explore and take some lovely photos to take home.
Highlights: Pioneer Village, Fernglade, Guide Falls, Lactos Cheese, Art Gallery, Annsleigh Gardens, Little Penguin Observation Centre.
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STANLEY
Stanley is located near the North West tip of Tasmania. One of the main attractions of Stanley is the famous Nut, gorgeous beaches and its golf course.
You can either walk or catch the chair lift to the top where you will witness the most amazing views of the surrounding lands from the many lookouts. There are loads of other things to do such as browse the galleries and the Seaquarium.
Another of the main attractions of Stanley is the fishing and the fresh seafood which is some of the best in the world.
Highlights: The Nut, Art Galleries, Highfield Historical Site, The Seaquarium, Beaches, Golf, Fishing and the freshest & best Seafood on earth.
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The Stanley Nut
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Gunns Plains Caves
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GUNNS PLAINS & THE LEVEN CANYON
Touring up to the Leven Canyon is an absolute joy if you adore the variety of Tasmania’s scenery, from country-side to natural forests.
If you come from Burnie through Rhianna you will have a chance to visit and dine at the Pindari Deer Farm & Restaurant.
Head through the gorgeous Gunns Plains and visit the mystical Gunns Plains Caves. Then head through Preston and stop by the Preston Falls on your way to the Leven Canyon which boasts some of the most stunning scenery and views.
Highlights: Pindari Deer Farm & Restaurant, Gunns Plains Caves, Preston Falls, Leven Canyon.
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CRADLE MOUNTAIN
Cradle Mountain has to be one of Australia's premier hiking destinations and is hiked over by thousands of backpackers and trekkers every year.
There are many guided tours of the mountain that can go from a single day tour to a several day trek. Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake are Tasmania’s pride and joy and are a certainly a very special spectacle to behold. If you come to Tasmania you would be crazy not to visit Cradle Mountain.
Highlights: Hiking, Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain Lodge.
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Dove Lake -
Cradle Mountain
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Tasmazia
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SHEFFIELD
On the way back from Cradle Mountain you can stop by Tasmazia, the largest maze complex in the southern hemisphere and eat at the famous Pancake Parlour.
Afterwards you can visit Sheffield and marvel at the numerous murals that grace the town’s buildings. Browse the shops and the Blue Gum Gallery and then visit Gowrie Park and Bernawarra Gardens.
Highlights: Murals, Gowrie Park, Mount Roland, Tasmazia, Bernawarra Gardens, Blue Gum Gallery.
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LAKE BARRINGTON
Near Sheffield is Lake Barrington which is prefect for water skiing, rowing, swimming and fishing. Basically, Lake Barrington is a water lover’s paradise.
Highlights: Water Skiing, Rowing, swimming, Fishing.
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Lake Barrington
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Forester Kangaroo
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PORT SORELL & NARAWNTAPU NATIONAL PARK
Port Sorell is a small sunny beach community about 20 minutes outside Devonport. It is host to a number of lovely beaches to relax on, shacks to rent and is scattered with walking tracks, sports and recreation facilities including a proffesional golf coarse.
Not far from Port Sorell is Narawntapu National Park which is home to a variety of Australian flora and fauna. It is also a common place for spotting whales and a great place for hiking, fishing or just going to the beach.
Highlights: Hiking, Fishing, Friendly Beaches, Whale spotting.
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LATROBE
Visit nearby historical Latrobe for a quiet day browsing a variety of antique and gift shops, cafe's and restaurants.
Have a BBQ or picnic lunch at Bells Parade, Latrobe's huge river-side park.
Highlights: Antique Shops, Café's & Restaurants, Bells Parade, Anvers Chocolates.
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Bells Parade
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Ashgrove Cheese
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ELIZABETH TOWN
Elizabeth Town is the home for the Ashgrove Cheese Farm where they make their own cheese from the cows on the property.
There is taste testing every day and if you fancy one that you have tasted you can buy some right there.
Highlights: Ashgrove Cheese, ETC Bakery.
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DELORAINE
The quaint little town of Deloraine is on the way to Launceston and is renowned for its arts and crafts, especially its tapestry.
There are galleries and shops to browse and cafés to eat at. Nearby is Liffey Falls which are some of the most picturesque water falls in Tasmania.
Highlights: Tapestry, Artifakt Gallery, Deloraine Market, Deloraine Craft Fair, Liffey Falls.
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Liffey Falls
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Tamar Valley Vineyards
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LAUNCESTON AND THE TAMAR VALLEY
The Tamar Valley region is near Launceston and is renowned for its numerus vineyards which create many award winning wines.
Beaconsfield is also close by which has not only a gold mine as we all know, but also has a Gold & Heritage Museum. Near Launceston also is Seahorse World which has on display a myriad of sea life.
Highlights: Vineyards, Beaconsfield Gold Mine, Gold & Heritage Museum, Launceston, Seahorse World.
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